The gradual erosion of the ultra vires doctrine in English company law
2014 ◽
Vol 56
(5)
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pp. 347-362
Purpose – The purpose of this paper is to discuss the doctrine of ultra vires and its development over time, which is claimed to be one of gradual erosion. Design/methodology/approach – This paper discusses the doctrine of ultra vires and its development overtime, which is claimed to be one of gradual erosion. Findings – It shows how the abolition of the objects clause has signalled the end of ultra vires. Today, it remains nothing more than a ghost, but one which continues to haunt management. Originality/value – It builds on existing research literature.
2015 ◽
Vol 22
(1)
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pp. 63-78
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2016 ◽
Vol 29
(6)
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pp. 1100-1131
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2015 ◽
Vol 23
(4)
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pp. 306-327
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2021 ◽
Vol ahead-of-print
(ahead-of-print)
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2017 ◽
Vol 19
(1/2)
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pp. 138-150